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This page provides a selection of energy- and climate-related publications that are of particular relevance to the LIFE programme and have been published by project beneficiaries.
LETS Update: Sustainability Appraisal Report
Edited by AEA Technology Environment and Ecofys UK. Published by the Environment Agency for England and Wales, April 2006 – 105 pages.
In March 2005, the European Commission invited submissions for LIFE-Environment Preparatory Action Projects. The primary objective of the climate change theme was to provide background as well as the necessary data for an update to the Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Directive (2003/87/EC). A secondary objective was an evaluation of the effects of the existing trading scheme. In this regard, the LETS Update project has looked at the technical feasibility of expanding the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in future phases to cover additional sources of greenhouse gases and options for improving the design and harmonisation of the scheme.
This report describes the Sustainability Appraisal that was carried out on the conclusions of three working groups involved in the project. The outcomes of the project were to be used primarily to contribute to the European Commission’s review of the EU ETS during 2006.
Download: LETS Update Sustainability Appraisal Report
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PRIVILEGES - Entreprises et administrations: L'environnement, une pratique quotidienne
Enterprises and administrations: The environment, a daily practice. WWF France/ Maison de l'Environnement de Chalon sur Saône – 46 pages.
This good practice guide aims to inform businesses, administrations and communities of tools and methodologies that can reduce their environmental impact and their greenhouse gas emissions on a daily basis. Advocating the monitoring of improvements to enable the sharing of experiences, the guide focuses on three main components of daily life: purchases, resources and waste and buildings.
Download: Entreprises et administrations: L'environnement, une pratique quotidienne
(~1.55 MB)
Demonstrating the industrial viability of a medium size biomass cogeneration plant to distribute heat and electricity in a mountain rural area. A feasability study
2003 – 26 pages.
This feasibility study for the WARM WOOD LIFE project aims to demonstrate and evaluate the viability of a medium size biomass cogeneration plant to distribute heat and electricity in a rural mountainous area.
The project planned to show the technical and commercial viability of biomass for the cogeneration of heat and electricity in a medium−sized heat distribution network located in a mountainous rural area of Vidiciatico, near Bologna. For the feasibility study a 3D prototype was built and tested, based on previous experiences with a functional model. The aim was to develop a basic plant and to check that it fulfilled all requirements. The feasibility study defines the basic criteria that should be analyzed before committing resources and also clarifies the administrative and legal issues for implementing the system, including permits and authorizations from competent authorities.
Download: Warm wood feasability study
(~1.76 MB)
Ecological footprint, climate change and cities. Innovation of ecological footprint calculation and presentation of opportunities to mitigate adverse impacts of climate change in cities
2007 – 60 pages.
Compiled in the framework of the LIFE project, URBECO – Sustainable Urban Development and Mitigating Adverse Impacts of Climate Change on Quality of Life and the Environment in Cities, these guidelines attempt to outline the potential consequences of climate change for cities.
They have 7 sections, covering climate change and its potential consequences, climate change and cities, the possibilities to mitigate impact, an ecological footprint and biocapacity, calculation of the ecological footprint of a city, innovative calculation of an ecological footprint and proposals to reduce the ecological footprint in relation to reducing negative impacts of climate change in cities.
Download: Ecological footprint, climate change and cities
(~2.54 MB)
ETRES - Priority Considerations Concerning the Integration of the Greek Electricity Sector in the Emissions Trading Scheme
Greek Association of Renewable Electricity Producers, 2004 – 24 pages.
These guidelines present the revised priority considerations for the application of European emissions trading and renewable energy support mechanisms in the Greek electricity sector. They formulate several recommendations for the Greek Authorities so that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) can be implemented successfully and in a cost-effective manner in Greece.
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